Arsenal and Brentford to Host Inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Tournament

Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium have been confirmed to stage the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in early 2026, in a tournament that will crown the first women’s intercontinental club champions for a calendar year.

The two venues will host four matches, including two semi-finals, a third-place play-off and a final, from January 28 to February 1, 2026.

On December 14, Moroccan side ASFAR joined Arsenal (England), Gotham FC (United States) and Corinthians (Brazil) in qualifying for next month’s tournament, after defeating China’s Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC 2-1 in Berrechid in Round Two — a precursor to the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.

The tournament follows a blockbuster year for women’s football in the UK, after England won their second successive UEFA Women’s European Championship title in Switzerland and Arsenal secured their inaugural UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy.

“London has emerged as a global hotspot for women’s football,” said FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis. “The unwavering passion of the fans, the substantial investment in the sport and the remarkable success of England’s Lionesses have fostered an environment in which the women’s game is thriving more than ever before.

“Hosting the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in this vibrant city is a testament to its exceptional standing in the world of women’s football. We’re thrilled to present this ground-breaking global women’s club competition at two incredible venues. I can’t wait to witness who will make history by becoming the first team to be crowned the world’s best women’s club in 2026.”

Match Schedule

Brentford Stadium is due to host both semi-final matches on January 28, before the tournament concludes with the third-place play-off and the final at Arsenal Stadium on February 1.

In the semi-finals, Arsenal (the holders of the UEFA Women’s Champions League) will face ASFAR (the reigning CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 champions), while Gotham (Concacaf champions) will play against Corinthians (CONMEBOL champions).

“This tournament is a fantastic opportunity to watch world-class women’s club sides in action, and we’re delighted to be hosting the semi-finals at our stadium,” said Brentford CEO Jon Varney. We’ve been very proud to host the Lionesses and the Women’s EURO in the past.

“We hope that by bringing more international women’s matches to Brentford, we can help inspire future generations of players, as we continue to support the growth of the game both in our community and beyond.”

“We’re thrilled that the third-place match and final will be played at Arsenal Stadium, as we continue to pioneer and drive growth in the women’s game with our supporters,” said Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick. We look forward to delivering a memorable event for our community in North London and supporters of the game all over the world.

“Following our historic UEFA Women’s Champions League win in May, we’re proud that our women’s team will be competing on the global stage in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.”

Approved by the FIFA Council in May 2024, the tournament will be held in years when the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup is not scheduled. FIFA says that the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup fits into its ongoing commitment to expanding global opportunities for women’s club football and increasing the visibility of the next generation of female athletes worldwide.

Fans can register their interest for tickets at this link.